4 years, $2.47mil. That's the current worth of 3rd rd pick, 6-4 250lbs TE Tony Moeaki, to the Kansas City Chiefs. Moeaki becomes the 3rd Chiefs draft pick to sign with the club.
He's probably one of the most anxiously watched rookies on the Chiefs roster. Moeaki was predicted as a 1st rd pick as early as his freshman year by some pundits. Injuries ended up costing him two rounds in this year's draft. The Kansas City faithful are hoping that the Chiefs managed to grab one of the steals of the draft with the young Iowa alum.
Moeaki was a career starter at Iowa and was named to the team's Leadership Group in 2007, 2008, and 2009. He was a 2009 All-Big Ten athlete and a semi-finalist for the John Mackey Award. He was named Permanent Captain for the 2009 season.
Known most for his blocking ability, Moeaki put on a clinic all season along against some of the top DEs in college football, including Derrick Morgan in the Orange Bowl. He also demonstrated excellent pass catching and route running, despite playing in the "3 yards and a cloud of dust" Big Ten.
He doesn't possess the natural athleticism of Tony Gonzalez, but is considered a more rounded TE with his ability to block. It would appear that he will see extended playing time and is projected to be in a battle for the starter's role with Leonard Pope and Brad Cottam.
Predictions for this season: Starter by Week 9. 15-20 receptions. 3 TDs.
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More big guys to open the holes for TJ and JC. Seems to make JC a bigger chance of getting picked in the late first round for fantasy football haha.
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